3:00 pm to 4:00 pm Supporting Young Children’s Brain Development Through Music February 25, 2020, 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm Supporting Young Children’s Brain Development Through Music Early childhood professionals are invited to attend "Supporting Young Children's Brain Development Through Music" to gain knowledge on how to intentionally use music in their day-to-day work with children to support development. About This webinar will discuss the ways in which music participation in early childhood naturally supports the brain development of infants, toddlers, and […] Free
4:30 pm to 6:30 pm Recess: A Community Conversation February 26, 2020, 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm Recess: A Community Conversation Physical movement and the freedom to play improves children’s social, emotional, physical, and cognitive skills. Children, their caregivers, and community members are invited to join the Recess Advocacy Team to discuss their school recess experiences. Families will also have the opportunity to play at the MuseumLab for FREE from 4:30–5:30 p.m. Conversation, activities, and pizza […] Free
11:30 am to 1:00 pm Community Baby Shower | Hosanna House February 27, 2020, 11:30 am to 1:00 pm Community Baby Shower | Hosanna House Beverly’s Birthdays, a Pittsburgh-based nonprofit that provides birthday cheer for children experiencing homelessness and families in need, is hosting free community baby showers in 2020 for expecting women/partners who would benefit from services and resources. Attendees will receive lunch, play games, win prizes, receive a newborn care package, and connect with resource providers. These events […] Free
4:00 pm to 7:00 pm Trying Together Friendraiser February 27, 2020, 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm Trying Together Friendraiser Are you interested in learning more about Trying Together, advocating for early childhood, and expanding your network? Join Executive Director Cara Ciminillo and Trying Together's Board of Directors on February 27 for our 2020 Friendraiser! The event will feature a brief presentation and networking with early childhood professionals and stakeholders. Click here to learn more […]
7:30 am to 4:30 pm 2020 Child and Adolescent Mental Health Conference February 28, 2020, 7:30 am to 4:30 pm 2020 Child and Adolescent Mental Health Conference Join the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) on Friday, February 28 for their fourth annual Child and Adolescent Mental Health Conference, “Resilient Youth: Strategies to Overcome Adversity,” at the Pittsburgh Airport Marriott! About Resilient Youth: Strategies to Overcome Adversity is one of the only events in the region specializing in youth mental health. Participants […]
10:00 am to 12:30 pm Nurturing Connection to Nature for Health and Wellness February 28, 2020, 10:00 am to 12:30 pm Nurturing Connection to Nature for Health and Wellness Join APOST and Pittsburgh Parks Rx at the Frick Environmental Center on February 28 to learn how spending time in nature can support physical and mental wellness. About Attend this workshop to explore how to plan engaging experiences that nurture a connection to nature by incorporating active play and mindful reflection. Participants will try out […] Free
3:00 pm to 4:00 pm Recurring Learning to Listen: Conversations for Change March 4, 2020, 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm Recurring Learning to Listen: Conversations for Change Join Brazelton Touchpoints Center for the Learning to Listen webinar series as they celebrate Dr. Brazelton’s enduring legacy by learning from other masterful communicators about what children and parents have taught them through the power of listening. Available Times & Topics The series includes three webinars: Trauma and Recovery: Children in Warzones, Raising Children to Make Peace […] Free
10:00 am to 12:00 pm PENN SACCA Info and Networking Session March 5, 2020, 10:00 am to 12:00 pm PENN SACCA Info and Networking Session Join the Pennsylvania School-Age Child Care Alliance (PENN SACCA) on March 5 for a morning of networking, an overview of PENN SACCA, and a brief session on quick tips for incorporating STEM activities into school-age programming. This will be a great opportunity to connect with your peers and share new ideas about the field. Light […] Free
7:00 am to 4:30 pm First Up Annual Conference March 6, 2020, 7:00 am to 4:30 pm First Up Annual Conference Early childhood professionals are invited to join First Up on March 6, 2020 for their Annual Conference! About First Up's Annual Conference will feature national and local experts presenting on a range of topics, including managing challenging behaviors, negotiating risky play, practicing mindfulness, and stress management for parents, children, and professionals! Come prepared to enjoy […] $175
10:00 am to 12:30 pm (re)Designing Space(s) March 6, 2020, 10:00 am to 12:30 pm (re)Designing Space(s) Recognize that your space isn't fitting your organization's needs as well as it could be? Have you or your team thought about making changes, imagined improvements, or started a plan? Join APOST and their guest presenter Heather Mallak of PUBLIC STUD/O at Sarah Heinz House for this interactive workshop aimed to support your space design […] Free
9:00 am to 12:00 pm Documenting Learning Through Photography March 7, 2020, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm Documenting Learning Through Photography Join the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust on March 7 for their professional development session, “Documenting Learning Through Photography.” About Cameras are ubiquitous these days, but how can educators best use them in the classroom? In this workshop, educators will consider how they might use photography to enhance, expand, and document learning for both themselves and their […] $15
12:00 pm Promoting Infant and Toddler Social and Emotional Development March 9, 2020, 12:00 pm Promoting Infant and Toddler Social and Emotional Development Are you interested in learning how to better support children's social and emotional development? Join Trying Together for our online course, "Promoting Infant and Toddler Social and Emotional Development." About This online session will explore the questions: "What is social and emotional learning within infants and toddlers, and why is it important?" Participants will be […] $16
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm Unifying Framework for the Early Childhood Profession March 9, 2020, 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm Unifying Framework for the Early Childhood Profession Join the Power to the Profession Task Force, either in person or online, on March 9 to learn about the Unifying Framework as professionals come together to build a movement to advance a unified, diverse, equitable, and effective early childhood education profession. About Power to the Profession is a national collaboration to define the early […] Free
1:00 pm to 2:00 pm Making the Census Count for All PA Kids | Webinar March 11, 2020, 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm Making the Census Count for All PA Kids | Webinar Did you know there is an official 2020 Census song? Or that Sesame Street's Count von Count is sharing the message about the importance of responding to the Census? Do you know how much federal funding Pennsylvania missed over the past 10 years because of undercounting in the last Census? Join the Pennsylvania Child Care […] Free
2:00 pm to 3:00 pm Managing Infectious Diseases in Early Education and Child Care Settings March 11, 2020, 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm Managing Infectious Diseases in Early Education and Child Care Settings Join the national American Academy of Pediatrics on March 11 for a one-hour webinar to learn more about two new tools that help professionals meet national early education and child care training requirements for managing infectious diseases. Included Topics Participants will learn about the following: the important role managing infectious diseases training plays in early […] Free
6:00 pm to 9:00 pm Using Ages and Stages Questionnaires as a Screening Tool March 12, 2020, 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm Using Ages and Stages Questionnaires as a Screening Tool Are you interested in learning how to use Ages and Stages Questionnaires®, including Ages and Stages Questionnaires: Social-Emotional, as a screening tool for children ages three months to five years old? Join Trying Together for a three-hour professional growth session that provides information on how to administer, score, and share the results of the screener […] $16
9:00 am to 12:00 pm Helping Youth Deal with Grief and Trauma March 13, 2020, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm Helping Youth Deal with Grief and Trauma Join the Highmark Caring Place on March 13 for their workshop exploring how to help children cope with grief and trauma. About This training provided by the Highmark Caring Place, A Center for Grieving Children, Adolescents and Their Families, will explore grief and loss for children with a focus on how traumatic events may impact […] Free
7:45 am to 4:00 pm Insights & Innovations: Early Childhood Education Conference March 14, 2020, 7:45 am to 4:00 pm Insights & Innovations: Early Childhood Education Conference Early learning professionals are invited to join the Learning Lamp on March 14 for the Insights & Innovations Conference. The conference will feature insights on the latest ECE teaching and administration strategies and will offer 6 PQAS and Act 48 credits. Sessions Insights & Innovations will include a variety of session topics, including: Danielson Framework […] $50
5:00 pm to 6:00 pm Strategies for eLearning Days in the Wake of COVID-19 March 17, 2020, 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm Strategies for eLearning Days in the Wake of COVID-19 With many schools and learning centers closing for a period of time due to coronavirus (COVID-19), educators are utilizing technology to offer learning opportunities to students at home. Join the State Education Technology Directors Association (SETDA) on March 17 for their webinar to learn more about implementing "eLearning Days." About In this webinar, presenters will […] Free
2:00 pm to 3:00 pm COVID-19: Considerations for Early Childhood Professionals March 24, 2020, 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm COVID-19: Considerations for Early Childhood Professionals Join Executive Director for the Institute for Child Preparedness Andrew Roszak, JD, MPA, EMT-Paramedic, on March 24 for his webinar, "COVID-19 Coronavirus Pandemic: Considerations for Early Childhood Professionals." About Gryphon House is partnering with the preparedness experts at the Institute for Childhood Preparedness to offer this special webinar, designed to help cut through the noise […] Free
3:30 pm to 4:30 pm Bullying Prevention and SEL: What Can I Do Now? March 24, 2020, 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm Bullying Prevention and SEL: What Can I Do Now? Are you interested in learning best practices in social-emotional learning and bullying prevention? Join Leah Galkowski from the Center for Safe Schools on March 24 for her webinar, "Bullying Prevention and SEL: What Can I Do Now?" About The research tells us that evidence-based practices in social-emotional learning and bullying prevention help students to be […] Free
8:30 pm to 9:30 pm Supporting Children in the Struggle Against COVID-19 March 24, 2020, 8:30 pm to 9:30 pm Supporting Children in the Struggle Against COVID-19 About In the United States and abroad, Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) threatens our health, disrupts our routines, and undermines our financial and economic well-being. Diagnoses of anxiety in children were at a peak even before the coronavirus provided more cause for alarm. Join EmbraceRace for their webinar "Supporting Children in the Struggle Against COVID-19" for […] Free
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm Recurring Questions Answered for Families During Time of Uncertainty March 25, 2020, 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm Recurring Questions Answered for Families During Time of Uncertainty Join the PEAL Center on Wednesday, March 25 for their webinar, "Questions Answered for Families During Time of Uncertainty." About In this webinar, PEAL Center team members will review the latest information and identify key information for families who have children with IEPs. Their goal is to ensure that families understand their rights under IDEA […] Free
2:00 pm to 3:00 pm Social-Emotional Learning and Equity: Follow the Data March 25, 2020, 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm Social-Emotional Learning and Equity: Follow the Data Join Education Week on March 25 for their webinar, "Social Emotional Learning and Equity: Follow the Data." About Providing equitable opportunities for young people’s social, emotional, and academic growth is paramount. Equity in education goes deeper than providing equal education to all students. Equity in education is providing each student with the education they need […] Free
6:00 pm to 7:00 pm Literacy in a Time of Rapid Change: Strategies & Resources for Virtual Learning March 25, 2020, 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm Literacy in a Time of Rapid Change: Strategies & Resources for Virtual Learning Join literacy experts, authors, and experienced virtual educators, Dr. Troy Hicks and Shaelynn Farnsworth, for the webinar, "Literacy in a Time of Rapid Change: Strategies and Resources for Virtual Learning," as they discuss resources and strategies to best support remote teaching and learning. About In this webinar, presenters will explore ways to virtually teach and […] Free
12:00 pm to 12:30 pm COVID-19: Legislative and Regulatory Roundup March 27, 2020, 12:00 pm to 12:30 pm COVID-19: Legislative and Regulatory Roundup Join the NIHCM Foundation, Alliance for Health Policy, and Commonwealth Fund on March 27 for their COVID-19 webinar series. About This COVID-19 Webinar Mini-Series will synthesize the information in the headlines to provide cohesive insight into the status of the response and remaining gaps in the system that must be addressed to limit the severity […] Free
2:00 pm to 2:30 pm Stress Management for Educators During COVID-19 April 1, 2020, 2:00 pm to 2:30 pm Stress Management for Educators During COVID-19 Join Sanford Harmony, Kaiser Permanente, and the Alliance for a Healthier Generation on April 1, 2020 for their webinar, "Caring for the Education Community During COVID-19: Stress Management for Educators." About Presented in partnership by Kaiser Permanente, Sanford Harmony, and Healthier Generation, this live, interactive session will help participants learn the impacts and response patterns […] Free
3:00 pm to 4:00 pm Recurring Using Sesame Street in Communities Resources for Health Emergencies April 1, 2020, 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm Recurring Using Sesame Street in Communities Resources for Health Emergencies Join Sesame Workshop and Brazelton Touchpoints Center on April 1, 2020 for a 60-minute conversation about how to use Sesame Street videos, games, and other assets so families can feel healthy, find comfort, and learn playfully at home! About Sesame Workshop and the Brazelton Touchpoints Center are partnering to share helpful online resources to stay […] Free
2:00 pm to 3:00 pm Recurring Understanding the Impact of Coronavirus on K-12 Education April 3, 2020, 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm Recurring Understanding the Impact of Coronavirus on K-12 Education As of early March, the COVID-19 coronavirus has put about 300 million students out of school around the world, as communities and whole countries try to contain its spread. Join EdSurge for weekly live webinars on how K-12 schools are coping, the move to remote learning, and how students and educators are being impacted by […] Free
March 11, 2020, 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm Managing Infectious Diseases in Early Education and Child Care Settings
March 25, 2020, 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm Recurring Questions Answered for Families During Time of Uncertainty
March 25, 2020, 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm Literacy in a Time of Rapid Change: Strategies & Resources for Virtual Learning
April 1, 2020, 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm Recurring Using Sesame Street in Communities Resources for Health Emergencies
April 3, 2020, 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm Recurring Understanding the Impact of Coronavirus on K-12 Education
